Jul
2010
Articles from 29th Jul 2010
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Steel vital to Teesside economy says MP
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
THE steel industry remains a vital component of the Teesside economy, says Sir Stuart Bell, the MP for Middlesbrough. Read
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Inflation warning from Mervyn King
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
BANK of England Governor Mervyn King has warned inflation would remain high throughout most of 2011 in a further blow to households facing rising costs and austerity measures. Read
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Bowesfield Park homes given go ahead
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
AROUND 150 new family homes are set to be built in Stockton following plans being given the green light. Read
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Teesside firms win share of investment fund
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
TWO Teesside firms have gained a slice of a multi-million pound regional venture capital fund. Read
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Vertu snaps up SEAT dealership
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
FAST-growing Tyneside based motor dealer Vertu is to snap up another business in the Midlands. Read
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Northumbrian Water trading as expected
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
NORTHUMBRIAN Water says its operating costs are likely to jump by around 4% next year but the company is trading as expected. Read
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Trinity Mirror delivers robust performance
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
Nebusiness' parent group today announced a strong set of financial results despite the continued wider economic gloom and tough trading conditions for media businesses. Read
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Electric car subsidy decision welcomed
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
NISSAN has welcomed news that a Government subsidy of up to £5,000 for electric vehicles will go ahead. Read
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Tyneside firm Duco signs North Sea oil deal
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
A NORTH East company has received a huge boost by winning a multi-million pound contract from the oil and gas industry. Read
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Durham Adventure Valley off to a flying start
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
DURHAM farm park Adventure Valley is entering the first week of its first summer holiday season, with visitor numbers ahead of expectations after its launch in May. Read
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North East firms with 'critical' cash woes on rise
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
THE number of construction and property firms in the North East facing financial problems is rising, and could get worse over the next few months, according to a new survey. Read
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Ex-police officers aim to find solutions for business
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
AN elite group of investigators who have handled some of the complex and high profile criminal investigations in the UK are putting their expertise on offer - to the world of business and commerce. Read
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Sales boost at Colebrook & Burgess car dealer
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
AUDI dealer Colebrook & Burgess says the strength of the brand and a return of consumer confidence is boosting sales and profitability in 2010, although it remains cautious in what is still a tricky motor retail market. Read
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Alcan boss Wyn Jones stands down
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
THE managing director of one of Northumberland's largest private employers is to step down after 18 years at the plant and a decade at the helm. Read
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Software giant Sage remains confident
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
SOFTWARE giant Sage says organic growth is returning to the business and it is confident of reporting a good end to its financial year, despite uncertainties in the wider economy. Read
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Market momentum looks to have stalled
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
THE FTSE 100 Index retreated by 0.86%, ending the session at 5319.7 yesterday as market momentum appeared to have stalled. Read
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Olympic deal for Procter & Gamble
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
PROCTER & Gamble (P&G) has became the 11th worldwide sponsor for the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in a 10-year deal that covers the London 2012 Games. Read
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Inflation to stay high for most of 2011, says King
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
BANK of England Governor Mervyn King has warned inflation would remain high throughout most of 2011 in a further blow to households facing rising costs and tough austerity measures. Read
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British Gas doubles first-half profits
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
THE coldest winter for 30 years helped the UK’s biggest energy firm almost double first-half profits. Read
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Thai firm set to buy John West
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
THE UK's leading canned fish brand, John West, is set to fall into Thai hands following a 680m (£568m) deal. Read
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Jobs at Blyth firm saved after buyout
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
THE Tagg Clothing Group has saved a well-known North East equestrian clothes and footwear brand after buying Blyth-based Thomas H Loveday out of administration. Read
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North East businesses look at home working idea
Jul 29 2010 | Business News
AS three companies committed to creating 140 jobs for home-based workers in the region this week, Karen Dent reports on why businesses are looking closely at the idea. Read
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Electric car carrot welcomed on Teesside
Jul 29 2010 | Evening Gazette Business News
CAR dealerships on Teesside say a £5,000 discount scheme for customers buying new electric vehicles could be a huge boost to the motor sector and be like “scrappage all over again”. Read
